Latest update December 17th, 2024 3:32 AM
PPP’s Zulfikar Mustapha’s letter to Chief Elections Officer, Keith Lowenfield
I wish to bring attention to an aspect of your July 22, 2019, response to Mr. Gerald Gouveia, Chairman of the Private Sector Commission (PSC). In the penultimate paragraph on page 2, it is stated that I “walked out” of a meeting held with you on May 02, 2019.
Let me categorically state that by claiming I “walked out”, you are peddling a falsehood and, in the process, engaging in wanton deception. At no time did I take such action during the meeting in question. As a matter of fact, I remained and raised objections to the conduct of the house-to-house registration and questioned why GECOM pushed to discuss same when the matter was at the time engaging the attention of the court.
I also pointed out and made clear that GECOM must always have a valid list of electors available given that the current one expired as of April 30, 2019. I urged that GECOM commence a Claims and Objections exercise to validate the list in the event of the outcome of the court matter.
Interestingly, Mr. Lowenfield, during the said meeting, you stated that you are aware that the house-to-house registration may have to be put aside based on the decision of the court.
The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) on June 18 ruled and issued consequential orders on July 12, 2019, that the December 21, 2018, no-confidence motion is valid and all actors, including GECOM, respect the constitution. In such circumstances, elections are automatically triggered within three months.
I strongly believe that you have a responsibility and that you owe the nation an explanation why you proceeded with the house-to-house registration despite being aware that it will not be in compliance with the ruling of the CCJ.
Such actions clearly point to a deliberate defiance of the constitution and an attempt to grossly mislead on matters of national importance. I am, therefore, not surprised that you are now falsely claiming I “walked out” of the meeting alluded to.
Sincerely,
Zulfikar Mustapha
Executive Secretary/Chief Scrutineer
People’s Progressive Party
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